Does Cortisone Contain Latex?

Good day Tiggs!

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What is cortisone?
Cortisone is a type of steroid that is produced naturally by a gland in your body called the adrenal gland. Cortisone is released from the adrenal gland when your body is under stress. Natural cortisone is released into the blood stream and is relatively short-acting.

Injectable cortisone is synthetically produced and has many different trade names (e.g. Celestone, Kenalog, etc.), but is a close derivative of your body's own product. The most significant differences are that synthetic cortisone is not injected into the blood stream, but into a particular area of inflammation. Also, the synthetic cortisone is designed to act more potently and for a longer period of time (days instead of minutes).

How does the cortisone injection help?
Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication. Cortisone is not a pain relieving medication, it only treats the inflammation. When pain is decreased from cortisone it is because the inflammation is diminished. By injecting the cortisone into a particular area of inflammation, very high concentrations of the medication can be given while keeping potential side-effects to a minimum. Cortisone injections usually work within a few days, and the effects can last up to several weeks.

I'm sorry if this is lengthy, but I hope it helps.

Hello all - in English language latex have two meaning 1- raw elastic 2- plant's milk as we say lacteal,lactic,juice and sap .about steroid preparation formula only chemists in the pharmacy net work know about it . We do not know for making this drug they must add materials from raw elastic or juice from plants as this discussion we have in Vasline that some user argued Vasline have made from chemical materials but one of the Vasline supplier answered kids involved in rash and eczema are using and is not any problem for them thanks

Don't worry about the latex. Worry about the Cortisone. I am amazed that doctors do not check for allergic reaction before injecting or prescribing this drug.

Cortisone only works if you are not allergic to it. So many individuals are allergic that there have been cortisone substitutes (such as Betamethasone Valerate Cream, topical) available for at least 30 years.

Speaking from experience with injected and topical cortisone, it is an inflammatory for those who are allergic. It causes extreme swelling, redness and rash.

It does!!! (I'm 99.99 percent sure!

I didn't find anywhere on the net where it references cortisone containing any form of latex. Hugs to ya!

Have not heard that it contains latex but for sure it has steriods, that is what combats pain latex, I can't give you a nod on that one have not heard it but will be inquiring, the best to you....

Where did you hear that? If it does, I never heard it! That's all I know.

I don't think so but it contains Steroids. Good question Tigg!

No, it does not. It is a powerful drug used for everything from asthma inhalers to sports injuries to arthritis. It has a lot of long term risks with it. But it does not contain latex.

My little brother is allergic to latex, but i can't remember if cortisone contains it or not, sorry.....you should try to google it...that always helps me, or talk to your doctor

Yeah i think it does! Google said it does anyway. Why do you wanna know? (oops, that's a question!) :-)

Cortisone doesn't have latex. I have used the inject able variety several times. It
works on shoulder Bursitis and tennis elbow to relieve pain. After injection the
pain gets a little worse but then the pain disappears several hours later